Injuries & Moves: Club's No. 6 prospect Diaz recalled
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Sept. 13: RHP Yilber Diaz recalled from Triple-A Reno; RHP Slade Cecconi optioned to Reno
Diaz, a starter by trade, will pitch out of the bullpen for the D-backs in a multi-inning role. Diaz, the club's No. 6 prospect, is in his second stint with the D-backs this year. The organization had him pitch in a couple of games in relief in Reno recently to prepare him for this opportunity.
10-day/15-day injured list
OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (left calf strain)
Expected return: Mid-September
Gurriel, who exited the D-backs' game on Sept. 1 with tightness in his left calf, has hit off the Trajekt pitching machine. He is scheduled to serve as a designated hitter in a camp game at the D-backs Spring Training facility on Sept. 14. Gurriel landed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to Sept. 2) after imaging revealed a strain. Both Gurriel and Lovullo said the injury is not considered serious, with the hope that Gurriel can return after missing minimal time. (Last updated: Sept. 13)
C Gabriel Moreno (left adductor strain)
Expected return: Mid-September
Moreno is scheduled to catch five innings in a camp game at the D-backs Spring Training facility on Sept. 14. He will be a full participant in that game, and if all goes well, he could be activated.
Moreno left the D-backs’ game on Aug. 5 in the second inning after running out a ground-ball single, landing on the 10-day IL on Aug. 6. An MRI showed a strained left adductor muscle. Lovullo said Moreno will be out “weeks, not days," but remains optimistic that the catcher will be able to return before the end of the season. (Last updated: Sept. 13)
60-day IL
RHP Bryce Jarvis (right elbow sprain)
Expected return: 2025
Jarvis, who has been a key contributor out of the bullpen this year, was diagnosed with an elbow sprain, per manager Torey Lovullo. He was placed on the IL on Aug. 2 (retroactive to July 31) before being transferred to the 60-day IL on Aug. 6, which officially ended his season. (Last updated: Aug. 6)
RHP Drey Jameson (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: 2025
Jameson underwent Tommy John surgery last September and per manager Torey Lovullo he is expected to miss the entire 2024 season. Jameson has begun a throwing program and is expected to return sometime next year. (Last updated: July 11)
LHP Kyle Nelson (thoracic outlet surgery)
Expected return: 2025 Spring Training
Nelson underwent thoracic outlet surgery on May 6. The surgery was performed by Dr. Gregory Pearl, the same doctor who performed a similar procedure on Merrill Kelly in 2020. Nelson is expected to miss the rest of the season. (Last updated: May 7)